Jax State News
Entrepreneur and Visionary Marc Lore to Speak at Jax State on Feb. 5
01/29/25
Jacksonville State University is excited to host Marc Lore, renowned entrepreneur, NBA team owner and innovator, for "A Conversation with Marc Lore" on Wednesday, February 5, at 7 p.m. in Merrill Hall Room B10. This free event is open to the public, as well as all Jax State students, faculty and staff.
01/26/25
McKenzie Fuller was crowned Miss Jacksonville State University 2025 on Friday night in Leone Cole Auditorium, fulfilling a lifelong dream and making history in the process.
01/24/25
Jax State sophomore Jamal Henderson has been awarded the 2024-2025 Gilman Scholarship Award to study abroad. Henderson, a 20-year-old native of Miami, Fla., majoring in social work, will spend the summer living and studying in Spain. "This is such a renowned thing and such an honor to be considered," Henderson said. "It took a lot of hard work and guidance to get me there." Henderson is the second Jax State student to be awarded the Gilman Scholarship in as many years. Cara Archer spent last summer in South Korea and was the first recipient.
01/24/25
Greenlee Orman found a way to earn meaningful credentials while staying motivated along the way. A dual enrollment student, Orman earned the university’s first-ever Jax MIX Microcredential. During the Fall B semester of 2024, she completed the components of the Media Literacy Microcredential.
01/23/25
Members of the Jacksonville State University Trumpet Ensemble recently performed at the largest regional trumpet festival in the country. Trumpet Festival of the Southeast (TFSE) regularly attracts universities from Virginia, Kentucky, the Carolinas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.
01/23/25
Jacksonville State University is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Henry Bascom Woodward III, who dedicated more than four decades to serving the university and its students. Dr. Woodward passed away on December 25, 2024, at the age of 87.
01/21/25
In November, a group of Jacksonville State University (Jax State) biology students joined Dr. Lori Hensley, Dr. Jenna Ridlen, and Dean Tim Lindblom on a site visit to Sustainable Alabama, an industry leader holding a state integrated medical cannabis license. The visit provided students with an in-depth look at the processes behind cannabis cultivation and extraction, highlighting the intersection of biology and medical applications.
01/21/25
Jacksonville State University’s Online Master of Science in Criminal Justice program has climbed to #21 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs Rankings, reaffirming its position as a national leader in criminal justice education.
01/17/25
The Jax State A Cappella Choir has been invited to compete at the CantaRode International Choral Festival in The Netherlands from May 29 to June 1.
01/14/25
Jacksonville State University proudly recognizes the exceptional academic achievements of more than 3,480 undergraduate students who were named to the Honors List for Fall 2024.
01/09/25
Due to the National Weather Service's forecast for potential winter weather impacts, Jacksonville State University will be closed for normal operations on Friday, January 10, 2025.
01/08/25
The Shakespeare Project (TSP), part of Jacksonville State University’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences, will present William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on January 18-19 and 24-25 at Stone Center’s Carlton Ward Mainstage.
01/07/25
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its advancement to the Network Leader phase of the FirstGen Forward Network, a national initiative dedicated to enhancing the success of first-generation college students. This recognition underscores Jax State's unwavering commitment to fostering a supportive environment for first-generation students.
01/06/25
Dr. Arup Ghosh, an associate professor of computer science at Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), has been elected Chair of the IEEE Alabama Section for 2025-2026. A respected leader in technology and education, Dr. Ghosh's appointment reflects his outstanding contributions to the IEEE community and his commitment to fostering innovation and professional growth across Alabama.
01/06/25
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is excited to announce the addition of two new partners to its ever-expanding list of business partnerships: AmFirst and Birmingham OBGYN. These partnerships further underscore Jax State’s commitment to fostering meaningful collaborations that enrich the university, its partners, and the communities they serve.